Check out the 2011 James Beard Award semifinalists

Seminfinalists have been announced for one of the country's most pretigious culinary awards. The James Beard Foundation will announce the finalists on March 21, and the winners will be honored on May 19 in New York City. Here are the nominees for Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Chef, Outstanding Pastry Chef and Outstanding Restaurant. Click here to get the full list of nominees for other categories. Are there any restaurants or chefs you are rooting for?